Resizing TV graphic elements and reorienting graphics plane for user position
a technology of tv graphics and user positions, applied in the field of tv graphic elements and tv graphics plane resizing, can solve the problems of difficult to use uis as the viewer moves away from the tv, difficult to see, and menu options on uis that do not scal
Inactive Publication Date: 2011-12-08
SONY CORP
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The patent describes a technology that adjusts the size and layout of user interface elements on a TV screen based on the distance between the viewer and the TV and the angle at which the viewer is watching the TV. This allows for a more intuitive and user-friendly experience for viewers. The technology can be implemented using a processor and computer-readable storage medium that communicates with a TV tuner. The patent also describes a method for determining the distance between the viewer and the TV and adjusting the UI elements accordingly. Overall, the technology improves the viewing experience and makes it easier for viewers to interact with the TV.
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As recognized by the present principles, however, no matter how attractive and user-friendly a UI is, when the UI is a device such as a TV from which the viewer can position himself at varying distances and angles while still watching the TV, menu options on UIs do not scale, resulting in harder to see and harder to use UIs as the viewer moves away from the TV.
As further recognized herein, this problem is compounded by new free pointer remote control (RCs) in which the use of free pointer RC relies on accurate placement of the pointer beam within certain screen areas, a task that is complicated when a viewer moves away from the TV.
In other words, the further away from the TV the viewer is located, is the harder it becomes to control the free pointer RCs to select menu items on a UI.
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[0015]Referring initially to FIG. 1, an assembly 10 is shown which includes a TV chassis 12 bearing a TV display 14 such as a standard definition and / or high definition matrix display. The display 14 presents video from a TV tuner 16 which may be in the chassis 12 as shown or which may be implemented in a separate set-top box. The TV tuner 16 receives TV signals from one or more TV sources including satellite receivers, cable head ends, and terrestrial broadcast transmitters.
[0016]A TV processor 18 communicates with the TV tuner 16 and with the display to control presentation on the display. The TV processor 18 accesses one or more computer readable storage media 20 such as but not limited to disk-based and / or solid state storage to execute instructions thereon. Among other things the media 20 may store code embodying present logic as well as a graphics module 22, which is executed by the TV processor 18 to present, in accordance with present principles, a graphics plane showing use...
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The size of UI elements on a TV display are enlarged responsive to a determination from sensors that a viewer is beyond a nominal distance from the TV. As well, the graphics plane in which the UI elements are presented can be rotated relative to the video plane to account for a viewer being positioned at an oblique angle relative to the plane of the display.
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I. Field of the Invention[0001]The present application is directed to resizing TV graphic elements and reorienting the TV graphics plane to account to varying user positions relative to the display.II. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Modern electronic products such as TVs increasingly rely on user-friendly, attractive user interfaces (UI) and ease of user experience for product success. As understood herein, a simple and easy to use user interface brings a product to life and allows the consumer to build a relationship with the product and the brand that often spans over an extended period of time.[0003]As recognized by the present principles, however, no matter how attractive and user-friendly a UI is, when the UI is a device such as a TV from which the viewer can position himself at varying distances and angles while still watching the TV, menu options on UIs do not scale, resulting in harder to see and harder to use UIs as the viewer moves away from the TV. As further recognized...
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IPC IPC(8): H04N5/44H04N5/445G06F3/00G09G5/00
CPCG09G5/00G09G2340/045H04N21/44218H04N21/4223H04N21/4312G09G2354/00
Inventor ADHIKARI, SURANJITHSIAO, ERIC
Owner SONY CORP